Boxing: 'The other guy' ready to shine at the Alamodome

Journeyman fighter has trained for the chance to make a national name for himself.

San Antonio Express-NewsJourneyman fighter Bryan Vera has trained hard for a chance to make a national name for himself in the super-middleweight rematch against César Chávez Jr. on Saturday at the Alamodome.Read the story by John Whisler on ExpressNews.com

Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-NewsAustin resident Bryan Vera, working out at Zarzamora Street Gym, lost his first matchup with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

San Antonio Express-NewsJulio Cesar Chavez Jr. works out on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Zarzamora Street Gym in preparation for his rematch with Bryan Vera in the Alamodome on Saturday.

San Antonio Express-NewsJulio Cesar Chavez Jr. talks on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, with the media about his bout on Saturday against Bryan Vera.